ELLINWOOD - Sunday, April 3 was a sunny spring day with temperatures peaking upper 80s, ideal weather for an anniversary dinner. St. Joseph School celebrated 125 years of Catholic education. During 2010-11 school year, St. Joseph School held various activities to commemorate the 125 years of operation.

LINCOLN, NEB. - Deanna K. Starman, Lincoln, died in the arms of Jesus on April 10, at the age of 53, surrounded by her beloved son Eric and family members. Deanna bravely battled multiple sclerosis for almost 30 years and died with dignity and grace. Her sweet nature and uplifting spirit were an inspiration to all who knew her. Deanna was born on Jan. 5, 1958, in Tilden, Neb., and grew up on a farm northeast of Petersburg, Neb. She graduated class valedictorian from Petersburg High School in 1976 and received a Regents scholarship from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, graduating with ...

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment's Bureau of Waste Management has awarded grants in the amount of $68,702 to twenty six Kansas schools from districts across the state. The grant awards range from $200 to $4,500, the maximum amount eligible under the Green School grant program. These grants are for projects to take place during the 2011–2012 school year and projects include purchasing recycling bins, beginning composting programs for cafeteria waste and field trips to community recycling centers. This marks the fourth round of Waste Management Green School grants.

When someone in the family is diagnosed with diabetes, mealtime can either become a problem or an opportunity. Gloria Siefkes and Donna Krug suggest the latter and will be available to offer meal-planning advice at an upcoming free event.

The Great Bend district-wide sixth-grade band concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. on April 18, in the Great Bend High School gym. Elementary band members from Eisenhower, Jefferson, Lincoln, Park, Riley, Central Kansas Christian Academy and Holy Family School will participate in the program. The program will feature a variety of elementary band selections. Special pre-concert music will be provided by the Great Bend High School Jazz Band. The concert is free and open to the public.

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Over the year, I get many calls from people concerned about crabgrass and how to get rid of it. The general rule for killing weeds is getting them when they are vulnerable. Right now is the time to treat your lawn if you have seen crabgrass in the past. Here is a write-up from K-State Research and Extension about treating your yard for crabgrass so that you have to best chance of getting rid of it in your turf.

Whether the product is a gym membership, a magazine, a weight-loss program or teeth whitener, low- or no-cost introductory offers are a frequently used marketing tactic for grabbing your attention, and your money. Astute consumers are should stay aware that there sometimes is a catch. Your Better Business Bureau offers this free advice regarding free trial offers. (But without the strings that accompany most things that are "free.")

They spend the school year inspiring young minds to learn, create and discover. This summer 100 of Indiana's most gifted K-12 educator will take time for their own exploration and growth through LilLy Endowment Teacher Creativity Fellowships.

The Walt Vincent Iwo lima Reunion and Dinner will be held on May 2, at the Arden H. McKee American Legion Post #128, 108 East Garfield in Sterling. The door will open at 4 p.m. for conversation, refreshments, and viewing of war/military memorabilia. All veterans are invited and encouraged to bring personal memorabilia. Colors will be presented at 6 p.m. followed by dinner. The meal will cost $12 per person, at the door. Menu will be tossed salad, choice of baked smothered steak or fried chicken, potato, green beans, bread, and dessert, coffee, or tea. Food substitution ...

The Kansas Department of Agriculture announced the results of the elections held for the five grain commodity commissions-corn, grain sorghum, soybeans, sunflowers and wheat in districts One, Two and Three in the Western region of the state.

The following meals will be served March 30 through April 2. The secondary schools also have available daily: second choices, chef salad, combo lunches and choice of vegetables and dessert. The breakfast menu is offered only to students in USD 428. Menus are subject to change without notice. Milk served with all meals. All meals as offered meet USDA nutritional guidelines.